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单词 mutter
释义 mutter

mutter /ˈmʌt.ər/ aep /ˈmʌt̬.ɚ/

noun [C] (COMPLAINT)
F0 a complaint that is made to only a few people: » There were mutters that other departments received more money than ours.Thesaurus+: ↑Complaining
noun [S] (QUIET WORDS)
F0 (the sound of) words being said very quietly: » I heard the soft mutter of voices in the next room.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of talking
verb [I or T] ↑Verb Endings for mutter
B2 to speak quietly and in a low voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are worried or complaining about something: » Stop muttering and speak up!» He was muttering (away) to himself.» Laurence muttered something about his wife and left.» He muttered something under his breath to the person next to him.Thesaurus+: ↑Ways of talkingThesaurus+: ↑Complaining
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Extra Examples:» One guest at the crowded reception was heard to mutter "It's like the Black Hole of Calcutta in here."» She was muttering curses as she fumbled for the light switch.» 'I didn't know it would be this expensive,' he muttered.
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